ikemiester - 12-8-2012 at 04:16 PM
So, I've been going to the United States Air Force Academy (in CO Springs) for over a year now and on my last leave, I decided to bring out my 12m
Frenzy and board to have some fun in the athletic fields on campus. I HAVE NEVER DEALT WITH SUCH GUSTY WIND! Even east winds on the pacific don't
come close. I gained some mad respect for those of you who have dealt with this from day one, not to mention grass (makes sliding SO difficult) I
couldn't have imagined learning here. Ya'll have some great kite control.
Secondly, last week, I tried out for the Wings of Blue Academy parachute team and made it! I'm on the wings of Green (kinda like JV) right now and
next year, God willing, will be on the Wings of Blue. So here's a video to get an idea of what I will be doing for the next 3 years!
WOB vid
:roll:
:tumble:
erratic winds - 12-8-2012 at 04:21 PM
Ahaha, welcome to kiting in CO, it's all I've ever had!
CONGRATS on the team! Nice!
Drop a note when you up to LoneTree to use the indoor tunnel, I'll try to come watch
ikemiester - 12-8-2012 at 04:26 PM
I was just there today! Are you thinking the one in south Denver? .... this one http://www.skyventurecolorado.com/
erratic winds - 12-8-2012 at 05:25 PM
Indeed that's the one.
ikemiester - 12-8-2012 at 05:46 PM
I'll let you know
snowspider - 12-8-2012 at 06:00 PM
Flying gusty wind in a small field is like riding an old wooden roller coaster , fun and exciting but at the end you feel a bit beat up. Congrats and
good luck with the training , pretty amazing stuff.
crazyherb - 12-8-2012 at 08:58 PM
LOL...
I was back in visiting family last year in Denver and Canon City and was hard pressed to even find a power kite shop...
Congrats on the Jump Team!! That's awesome!
ROCK ON!! and Keep us posted...
Steve
stetson05 - 12-8-2012 at 09:00 PM
Inland wind can be a pain. Congrats on being selected for the Wings of Blue. What a great adventure.
kitemaker4 - 13-8-2012 at 06:24 AM
Gusty winds are the reason why I fly nasa wings.
Susan (npw goddess)
soliver - 13-8-2012 at 05:16 PM
Congrats on the WOB thing man,... yeah,... gusty is all I got,... but it made me good and ready once I hit the beach.
ikemiester - 15-8-2012 at 02:03 PM
Thanks to everyone again, and yet again, all you inlanders have my respect